Sentences with phrase «form of birth defect»

That makes them the most common form of birth defect, according to the researchers on the study — led by Dr. Nathalie Auger, of the University of Montreal.

Yet the organization reports that less than 4 percent of babies will have any form of birth defect — and most of those problems won't be life threatening.

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According to a Mothering Magazine article, entitled «The Joy of Cloth Diapers» «Dioxin, which in various forms has been shown to cause cancer, birth defects, liver damage, and skin diseases, is a by - product of the paper - bleaching process used in manufacturing disposable diapers, and trace quantities may exist in the diapers themselves.»

Oral forms of cosmetics that contain salicylic acid have been shown to cause birth defects and complications within a woman's pregnancy.

This form of mercury is a dangerous toxin that causes neurological effects in animals ranging from motor impairment to birth defects.

Some of which are helping our bodies form new cells, helping prevent certain birth defects and aiding biological functions.

Studies only link birth defects with the synthetic forms of Vitamin A. Of course, when taking any supplement, it's best to talk to your doctor, midwife or healthcare practitioneof Vitamin A. Of course, when taking any supplement, it's best to talk to your doctor, midwife or healthcare practitioneOf course, when taking any supplement, it's best to talk to your doctor, midwife or healthcare practitioner.

While some birth defects have been associated with vitamin A, those studies were performed with the synthetic form of vitamin A, versus what is naturally found in cod liver oil and beef liver.

Many preventable diseases are caused in part or completely by micronutrient deficiency, such as scurvy, certain forms of anemia, osteoporosis and several birth defects.

Surgically treatable forms of PSS are congenital — a defect at birth — so most of these patients» problems are recognized at a relatively young age, through symptoms such as failure to grow, develop and / or thrive, showing neurologic signs, or having elevated liver enzymes or abnormal liver function («bile acids»).

According to studies, taking Topamax during pregnancy can significantly up the changes of birth defects, especially cleft lips and cleft palates that can prevent the infant's lip and mouth from properly forming.

If taken before and during early pregnancy from a multi-vitamin or fortified foods, folic acid can prevent from 50 % up to 70 % of some forms of serious birth defects of the brain and spine.